Tax & Accounting for E-commerce in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to online retailers, marketplaces and digital sellers in the UAE. E-commerce businesses face VAT questions on cross-border sales, marketplace facilitation, digital services and the place of supply, alongside Corporate Tax on profits. The rules depend on where your customers are and what you sell. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for E-commerce businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to E-commerce

• Place of supply for goods and digital services
• VAT on cross-border and marketplace sales
• Import VAT and the reverse charge
• Corporate Tax and Small Business Relief for online sellers
• Record keeping across platforms and payment gateways

How Safeway helps

• Corporate Tax registration, planning and return filing
• VAT registration, correct treatment and quarterly returns
• Sector-appropriate bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements
• Health checks and voluntary disclosures where needed

Contact us for a tax and accounting review tailored to your E-commerce business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for E-commerce businesses in the UAE?

E-commerce businesses face VAT questions on cross-border sales, marketplace facilitation, digital services and the place of supply, alongside Corporate Tax on profits. The rules depend on where your customers are and what you sell.

Do E-commerce businesses pay Corporate Tax?

Yes. Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with 0% below it, and Small Business Relief may be available for revenue up to AED 3 million. We help you apply the right position.

Can Safeway handle both VAT and accounting for my business?

Yes. We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT and Corporate Tax as one joined-up service, so the numbers reconcile across your returns.

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